The MetalSucks Podcast The MetalSucks Podcast, #9: Featuring Special Guest Luc Lemay of Gorguts (Part 2)
Jul 15, 2013
Luc Lemay, the talented vocalist and guitarist of Gorguts, dives into the creative process behind their new album, *Colored Sands*, sharing insights that highlight the band's unique sound. He also reflects on the significance of music in Tibetan culture, bringing a fresh perspective to metal's narrative power. The discussion takes a humorous turn as they chat about unconventional instruments in metal, touch on the ongoing empty amp cabinet controversy, and share captivating anecdotes about the rock scene, enriching the conversation with passion and wit.
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Concept Shift From Mandalas To Tibet
- The album began as a mandala-inspired concept and then shifted into a broader Tibetan cultural focus.
- The record mixes poetic cultural imagery with historical events to shape its narrative arc.
Coloring-Book Sparked The Album
- Lemay recounts the mandala coloring-book anecdote that sparked the album idea after his girlfriend mentioned a friend's child.
- That simple moment led him to research Tibetan rituals and reshape the album's themes.
Album Divided Into Beauty And Tragedy
- Lemay splits the album into two halves: the beauty of Tibetan culture and the tragedy of its occupation.
- He uses an orchestral interlude to reset the record's mood and begin the darker second half.